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White County Election Board holds hearing on consolidating precincts

Only two people provided comments during this week's public hearing on whether to consolidate the Helen and Robertstown voting precincts in White County. The...

Free N-95 mask distribution to begin Friday in Northeast Georgia

400 million N-95 masks are in the process of being shipped to regional retail pharmacies in the United States under the Biden Administration's initiative...

Habersham leaders engage community at State of the County address

Just shy of 40 people gathered Tuesday evening at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville as Habersham County Commission Vice-Chairman Bruce Harkness and...

Baldwin Police Chief delivers six-month progress report to council

After six months of serving as the City of Baldwin's Police Chief, Jeff Branyon delivered an update to the Baldwin City Council Monday on...

Baldwin approves covenant, variance for airport business park

The City of Baldwin is moving forward with development at Airport Business Park now that a covenant between the city and Habersham County Development...

Titan Steel Door expanding in Hartwell

Titan Steel Door will invest more than $11 million in expanding its operations to Gateway Industrial Park in Hart County. This expansion will create...

‘Planting seeds’ for the future of Habersham’s Emergency Services

Habersham County Emergency Services respond to fire and medical calls through the county, saving lives every day. But first responder staffing shortages have proven...

One person killed in house fire near Dahlonega

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a fatal weekend house fire near Dahlonega, but officials say it appears it was...

Harkness, Vaughn to present State of the County tonight

Habersham County residents who want to learn more about their local government are welcome to attend a State of the County presentation tonight. The...

Legislative Update: Budget week

Editor's Note: The following legislative update is from Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) who represents the 10th State House District of Georgia. The District includes...

Driver charged with DUI in Baldwin wreck that injured six people

A Monroe, Georgia, woman faces DUI and other charges following a two-vehicle crash in Baldwin Sunday that injured six people. The crash happened just...

Search continues for missing White County teen

Investigators are still looking for answers in the disappearance of a White County teenager, who's been missing now for nearly seven weeks. 16-year-old Maria...